This cache is placed with permission. Please follow all park rules, noting that the park is open Sunrise to Sunset (no night caching, please).
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AMNHA Geo-Path Series
AMNHA: Granite Ruins
Passport: Past and Present Passages
Series: Past and Present Passages
Password: Located in the logbook
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
Parking Options: See waypoints
Granite and Quarrying
These granite ruins reflect the building materials once commonly seen in this area and the lasting impact of the quarrying industry around Lithonia.
The granite of Arabia Mountain, known as Tidal Grey, was prized for both its strength and its distinctive swirl pattern created by gneiss. It was quarried for use in buildings, curbing, pavers, and even as a supplement for chicken feed. The granite of Panola Mountain, however, was never quarried because of its softer texture.
Ruins of an Earlier Roadside Stop
It is believed that these ruins once served several purposes, including a gas station, store, and residence. In earlier decades, especially in more rural areas, it was not unusual for a building to serve as both a home and a place of business.
Path leading to the granite ruins
Granite Ruins - taken March 2017.
As automobiles became more common, gas stations began appearing across the landscape, from busy streets to quiet country roads. In rural communities, a gas station was often added onto an existing store, repair shop, or other business. That may help explain the cluster of structures still visible here today.
The ruins are unstable in some places, so please do not touch or climb on them.
Door to the Outside World.
Window View - taken May 2015.
A Nearby Kindred Hobby
While exploring this area, you may also notice a nearby Letterbox. Letterboxing is a similar adventure game that blends navigation, discovery, and hidden containers, making it a fun companion to geocaching for those who enjoy exploring places like this.
Are You Ready To Find More Geocaches?
Come explore the
Arabia Mountain PATH
and earn trackable prizes along the way.
The
AMNHA Geo-PATH
is a geocaching program spread along the entire 30+ miles of the Arabia Mountain PATH hike/bike trail. We have many geocaches waiting for you to find.
Download the passports
Geocaching Adventures Passport
Completed the passports?
Choose one of the following to claim your prize.
Scan and email the Arabia Alliance Team
Scan and mail Arabia Alliance office
Fill out the AMNHA Geo-Path Prize Form
Each cache is classified in one of the following series:
• Adventure Labs
• Arabia Mountain Adventures
• Geocaching 101
• GeoTour
• Lands Less Visited
• Lithonia's Historic Hike
• Panola Mountain Pathways
• Past and Present Passages
• South River Stroll
Additional Links
Trail Maps and Landmarks
Learn and Activities
Tips for Hiking in the Summer Heat
Tips for Avoiding Ticks
Winter Hikes and Winter Wildlife
Waypoints and Adding or Viewing Coordinates
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